Tomato Lettuce and Olive Salad Tossed with Parsley Vinaigrette
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Tomato Lettuce and Olive Salad Tossed with Parsley Vinaigrette is a quick and refreshing option for any meal. Crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives come together in perfect harmony, all elevated by a zesty homemade parsley vinaigrette. Made with fragrant flat-leaf parsley, extra virgin olive oil, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of Dijon mustard and honey, this vinaigrette brings a vibrant, herbaceous kick to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect as a light lunch, a colorful side dish, or a contribution to your next gathering. Fresh ingredients, minimal effort, and maximum flavor—this Mediterranean-inspired salad is bound to become a staple in your recipe rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams Kalamata olives
- 20 grams Flat-leaf parsley
- 60 milliliters Extra virgin olive oil
- 30 milliliters Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce, then tear it into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes, then add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Pit the Kalamata olives (if necessary) and slice them in half. Add them to the salad.
To prepare the parsley vinaigrette, finely chop the parsley and set it aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Stir the chopped parsley into the vinaigrette, mixing thoroughly.
Pour the parsley vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
933 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.3 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2769 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 448 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2032 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
